Portfolio Bulletin 2024 October Edition
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                                                         October 2024 

Welcome to the October 2024 edition of the GEF International Waters Bulletin! 

This edition brings you the latest from IWC10, along with inspiring stories, publications, and upcoming activities from the IW community. This issue also celebrates the critical role of women in safeguarding water resources and ecosystems, as we honor the International Day of Rural Women. Join us as we dive into fresh updates from GEF International Waters projects worldwide, highlighting key achievements, new opportunities, and events that support our vibrant community.

Celebrating the 10th GEF International Waters Conference: Three Decades of Transboundary Water Management
GEF/UNDP/IOC/UNESCO IW:LEARN5

Link to all the photos
Link to the film festival playlist
Link to all Videos of the conference

The guardians of water
GED/UNDP/Minambiente/MAATE
IWRM of the Mira, Mataje, and Carchi–Guáitara Binational Basins

 Women in South Papua lead sustainable change in fisheries
GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA ATSEA-2
Pasac Guaga Watershed
GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA IRBM in the ASEAN countries
 

Building collaborative strategies for regional marine spatial planning
GEF/UNDP/WWF Sustainable Pacific
Mediterranean Coast Day 2024 celebration in Algeria
GEF/UNDP/EBRD/UNEP/MAP/PAP/RAC Medprogramme

New FAO report shows a profound transformation of deep-sea fisheries management in the high-seas
GEF/FAO Common Oceans
 
Central Asia’s cryosphere and climate change take center stage at Turkmenistan Workshop
GEF/UNDP/UNESCO/IHP  Cryosphere Project
More news of the GEF IW projects here 

 Face-to-face learning missions between GEF IW projects and their selected partners


Don't miss the opportunity to participate! 

Want to know more? Please visit the IW:LEARN Twinning portal.

Deadline for Expression of Interest : 15 November 2024 
 (Submit the Twinning Request Form or Knowledge Donor Form)

    In Memoriam: Hugh Walton


With great sadness, we announce the passing of Hugh Walton, a beloved colleague, mentor, and friend to many in the fisheries and environmental management community Read more.
As a continuation of the IWC10 Pre-conference workshops on SIDS and Communications, we invite you to join our upcoming Online Portfolio Consultation Meetings:


To register for the SIDS webinar here
To register for the Communications webinar here

3rd Progress Report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2: Advancing Transboundary Water Cooperation

Recently launched report on "Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation Mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.5.2, with a special focus on climate change – 2024” prepared by the UNECE and UNESCO. Read more.
 GEF IW Project Newsletters

 ATSEA's Newsletter
IRBM in ASEAN Countries Newsletter

 PUBLICATIONS
Publications 


GEF Report: How Conservation Trust Funds Are Driving Progress for Nature
Ambition, Action, Impact: The Ocean Decade Pathway to 2030

Professional opportunities 

Consultancy - Midterm Review Sargasso Sea Project
Deadline: 19 November 2024
 
Visit iwlearn.net for the latest information on GEF IW:LEARN, upcoming events, and the latest news from the GEF IW portfolio. 
We are open for submissions! Please visit https://iwlearn.net/news/newsletter/guide-storysubmission
for guidance on how to prepare and send a GEF IW:LEARN News story.